Another gift question. DS8 has indicated interest in a video game development kit:

http://www.xgamestation.com/view_product.php?id=46

Just glancing at it, and not knowing much at all about computer programming, this looks like it may not be the best entry into video game programming. He is reasonably proficient with Scratch and programming Mindstorms, and that was all self taught (no classes), and he creates table top games all the time, so I love the idea of a way for him to creat computer games (not to mention not having zillions of dice and small squares of paper all over the house).

But, I want to figure out the right system to help him with his creations. Anyone have any suggestions ?

Thanks, Cat

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